Israel Policy Pod

Wilson Center Scholar Dalia Dassa Kaye discusses the current status of the Israel-Iran conflict and how that dynamic is impacting the policies of the Biden administration and the Gulf Arab states.Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor Shira Efron speaks with hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz about the aftermath of a recent Israeli attack on the Natanz nuclear site in Iran and what it says about Israel's posture vis-a-vis Tehran.Click here to register for Israel Policy Forum's upcoming video briefing on the Israel-Iran conflict (Tuesday, April 20).Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

Washington Institute Adjunct Fellow Neri Zilber provides an overview of the state of affairs with the Palestinians, including the resumption of U.S. aid to the West Bank and Gaza, as well as the question of elections.Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

Some of the biggest stories out of the March 2021 Knesset election have included the breakup of the Joint List, low voter turnout among Arab citizens of Israel, and the emergence of the United Arab List as a potential kingmaker in Israeli politics.  In this program, activist Maisam Jaljuli, co-chair of the board of directors of Sikkuy and a member of the secretariat of Standing Together,  examines the future of Arab participation in Israeli politics.Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

Host Evan Gottesman speaks with former American diplomat Ari Gore, who served in the  U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem, about the Trump administration's closure of the mission,  ramifications for the U.S.-Palestinian relationship, and the potential for President Joe Biden to adopt a different course with the Palestinians.Explore Israel Policy Forum's Realistic Reset initiativeRead The Times of Israel's recent feature on the ConsulateSupport the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

Host Evan Gottesman speaks with Israel Policy Forum's Nimrod Novik about the crisis in Jordan, including allegations of a coup attempt, the strained relationship between King Abdullah and Prince Hamzah, and the backdrop of deteriorating Israel-Jordan relations.Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

In a special episode of Israel Policy Pod, Shanie is joined by IPF Atid's National Director Adam Basciano,  National Chair Jonathan Kamel, and Los Angeles Chair Alex Stabler for a discussion on how the IPF Atid program came to be, what is missing in conversations about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and what you can look forward to seeing from our community in the coming months.Learn more about IPF Atid here. Join the IPF Atid Facebook Group here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

A day after Israel's fourth election since April 2019, hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz parse the early returns of the vote, examine what we know so far, and discuss what could change in the future.Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

On the eve of the fourth Israeli election since April 2019, hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss the issues shaping the campaign. Click here to register for Israel Policy Forum's live Knesset elections watch event.Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

With the March 23 Knesset election fast approaching, Times of Israel Political Correspondent Tal Schneider takes a look at where the different parties stand and whether this fourth election in the span of two years can deliver a more conclusive result for Israelis.Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

Host Evan Gottesman speaks with director Maya Zinshtein and producer Abie Troen about their new documentary film, 'Til Kingdom Come, which covers Evangelical Christian support for Israel in the United States.Click here to watch 'Til Kingdom Come.Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

Ambassador Daniel Shapiro shares his insights on the current issues shaping the Biden administration's reorientation of U.S. policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

Washington Institute Senior Fellow Ghaith al Omari examines the Palestinian political landscape in the lead up to elections planned for later this year, as well as the Palestinians' relationship with the Biden administration.Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

Host Shanie Reichman is joined by Dr. Eran Halperin to discuss his work on the psychological and emotional barriers to resolving conflicts and how his experiments try to help Israeli and Palestinian societies overcome them. Support the show (http://support.israelpolicyforum.org/donate)Learn more about Eran Halperin's work (https://www.eranhalperin.com)Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

Ilan Goldenberg discusses Israel, Iran, the JCPOA, and the future of Israel-Arab state normalization under the Biden administration.Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

Host Evan Gottesman speaks with Shira Efron and Daniel Egel of the RAND Corporation about their new study, "Alternatives in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict," examining Israeli and Palestinian responses to five proposed outcomes to the conflict.Read: "Alternatives in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict" from the RAND CorporationRead: "In Search of a Viable Option: Evaluating Outcomes to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict" from Israel Policy ForumSupport the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

What does a realistic reset of U.S. foreign policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict look like? Michael Koplow (Israel Policy Forum), Shira Efron (Israel Policy Forum), and Ibrahim Eid Dalalsha (Horizon Center) outline a vision for a new approach under the Biden administration.Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

Eli, Evan, and Shanie talk with Noa Shusterman of INSS (previously an Israel Policy Pod host!) to discuss her recent article on the vaccine controversy entitled "The Palestinians and COVID-19 Vaccines: An Israeli Responsibility?"You can read the full article here: https://www.inss.org.il/publication/palestinians-and-the-vaccine/Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

With the deadline for registering party lists in the rearview, the final stages of Israel's election campaign are now underway. Listen to our Tuesday briefing with an update on the state of the race with Amir Tibon of Haaretz.Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

With another Israeli election just six weeks away Shanie Reichman, Evan Gottesman, and Eli Kowaz break down the state of play after the February 4 party registration deadline.Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.